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- Page 1 VG4065 VCR User’s Guide ® We bring good things to life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+ system and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT WARNING REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording Features ... 28 Express Recording (XPR) ... 28 Timer Recording ... 29 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System ... 30 Setting Up the Channel List ... 30 Using the VCR Plus+ System ... 30 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 32 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... - Page 4 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 46 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 47 Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ... 47 Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ... 47 TV with RF Jack Only ... 48 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ... 49 TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box Used to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ...
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Page 5: First Things First
To help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide the first time you turn on your VCR, which walks you through several set-up steps at once. Getting Started Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features,... - Page 6 Step 3: Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
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Page 7: Using The Quickset Guide
Step 6: Turn on the VCR Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR. - Page 8 Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or its video input (see page 55 for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Additional Set-up Features Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section. -
Page 10: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
SETTING UP THE VCR Using On-screen Menus to Set up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Cable Box Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
(usually 3, 4, or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now... - Page 13 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels.
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Page 14: Changing The Signal Type
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up. Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 15: Auto Clock Set Feature
Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works. Setting the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight Saving Time
SETTING UP THE VCR If “Automatic” is selected for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. - Page 17 SETTING UP THE VCR TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
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Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
Press MENU to save *Screen used is for an example only. VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for... -
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** ESPN *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System You Receive the... -
Page 20: Additional Set-Up Features
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 21: Auto Play
OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. -
Page 22: Energysaver
OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 23: Vcr Basics
VCR BASICS Learning Basics to get Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
VCR BASICS Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. -
Page 25: Tv Function Buttons
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. -
Page 26: Playing A Tape
VCR BASICS Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input- see page 55 for more about the video input channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). -
Page 27: Tape Eject
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. -
Page 29: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 30: Recording Features
Recording press RECORD to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording programming the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time. -
Page 31: Timer Recording
RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences... -
Page 32: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System
TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming channel list, you can do it now. 1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 33 PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ System Recording Clock must be set correctly.
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Page 34: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. -
Page 35: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 37: Program The Remote
PROGRAM THE REMOTE Control your Television The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR... -
Page 38: Controlling Other Devices
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. - Page 39 Daewoo ... 06,12 Daytron ... 06 Electrohome ... 06,12 Emerson ... 06 Envision ... 05,06 Fisher ... 05,08 GE ... 00,01,06,11 Goldstar ... 06,12 Hallmark ... 06 Hitachi ... 06,14 Infinity ... 04 J C Penney ... 00,01,06,09,12 JBL... 04 Jensen ...
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Page 41: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Commercial Scan • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING PROGRAM THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS REFERENCE... -
Page 42: Picture Search Options
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. -
Page 43: Index Search
During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1. -
Page 44: Commercial Scan (Search Button)
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording –... -
Page 45: Time Counter
On-Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 47: Connections
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. FIRST THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR VCR BASICS RECORDING PROGRAM THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 48: Connecting The Vcr
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR ar e labeled IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV). The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT (TO TV) jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 49: Choosing A Vcr Connection
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV . Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when you use only the RF IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) connections and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks—so your TV signal is not... -
Page 50: Tv With Rf Jack Only
Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON. -
Page 51: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return tothe manual’s first section, First Things First , and follow the connection steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 52: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box Used To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return tothe manual’s first section, First Things First , and follow the connection steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 53: Reference
APPENDIX: REFERENCE References This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 54: Front Panel
STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast- forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/antenna system. -
Page 55: Display Panel
TIMER INDICATOR Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR. -
Page 56: Back Panel
(TO TV) VIDEO CH 3<>4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 57: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try: • If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting Tips
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •... - Page 59 Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect Plus™ feature.
- Page 60 Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Internal clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel carrying the XDS information.
- Page 61 APPENDIX: REFERENCE TIMER indicator flashes • Clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish •...
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Page 62: Specifications
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements. Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 63: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 64: Index
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 5, 9, 22, 46, 47, 49, 54, 55 Auto channel search 10 Auto clock feature 12, 13 Auto play feature 19, 24 Auto TV/VCR feature 19, 47, 48, 49, 50 Automatic rewind 24 Automatic tracking 24 Back panel 54... - Page 65 Picture search options 40 PLAY button 23, 24, 40, 43, 48, 49, 50, 52 PLAY PAUSE button 24 Playing a tape 24 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5, 24, 52 Power surges 45 PREFERENCES menu 18 Pro-Tect plus™ locking feature 42...
- Page 66 VCR button 5, 22, 42 VCR channel list 10 VCR, cleaning 60 VCR display panel 53 VCR front panel 52 VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 29 VCR Plus+ 16 channel list 16 Channel List screen 16, 30...
- Page 67 INDEX VCR Plus+ (Cont.) menu 31 recording 30 system channel numbers 16 worksheet for channels 17 VCR viewing channel 5 VCR1 button 19 VCR2 button 18 VHS index search system 41 VOL buttons 24, 36 Warranty 61 XPR (Express Recording) 28...
- Page 68 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.